reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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In fact, it was built in under 15 minutes, according to one reviewer. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025 And anyone worried the velvet material might be too insulating need not fret since reviewers love that the blanket is still a cooling option that lulls them to sleep. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2025 Organizations need advanced solutions that can detect offscreen assistance, monitor behavioral cues in real time and flag inconsistencies that human reviewers may miss. Casey Marquette, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 What reviewers say: This cashmere bodysuit is the epitome of luxury. Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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